Iceland, Argentina and World Cup
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We're just two days from kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, with teams continuing to arrive in North America and settle in for the next few weeks of soccer. On Tuesday, June 9, Lionel Messi and Argentina's SEC barnstorming tour wraps up with a friendly at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium against Iceland,
The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Pelé is the youngest player to score in World Cup history. Check out which other players made the list of oldest and youngest goal scorers.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday afternoon with the first group play contests as teams from around the globe look to set the tone for their pursuit of the most prestigious prize in soccer.
